NBA Stars Gear Up For 2014-15 Season
This is how some ballers passing time before the grind.
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LeBron James, @kingjames - Better believe that LeBron James is relishing every single victory by his favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys, this season. Giving credit when and where it's due, dem 'Boys have been the best squad in the NFL approaching the halfway point of the season. It's safe to say that their success has helped King James relax with the start of another grueling NBA season around the corner. Here, BET.com highlights NBA stars' best Instagrams that show how they've been winding down as they await the start of the 2014-15 season. Call this the calm before the storm.(Photo: LeBron James via Instagram)
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Damian Lillard, @damianlillard - The Portland Trail Blazers point guard appeared on the "Conan" show Thursday night, hitting the "Shmoney Dance" before talking basketball and even rapping for the late-night talk show host. Damian Lillard even got to meet fellow guest Neil Patrick Harris. That's Doogie Howser, son!(Photo: Damian Lillard via Instagram)
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Kevin Durant, @easymoneysniper - Fresh off having foot surgery last week, Kevin Durant elevated his cast-wrapped foot and got in some NBA 2K15 action. He'll have more time to perfect his skills in the video game, considering he could be out of action for the Oklahoma City Thunder for up to eight weeks. Feel better, MVP!(Photo: Kevin Durant via Instagram)
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Amar'e Stoudemire, @amareisreal - New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire made headlines, including on ESPN's "Sports Center," for this Instagram shot of himself soaking in a tub of red wine. Despite being a lavish form of therapy, we're sure Knicks fans won't care as long as Stat stays healthy over the course of the entire 2014-15 season. Whatever works, Amar'e! (Photo: Amare Stoudemire via Instagram)
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Carmelo Anthony, @carmeloanthony - While Amar'e Stoudemire opted for a red wine bath, New York Knicks teammate Carmelo Anthony was getting ready for the rigors of this season with some dry needling. As Melo said on his Instagram caption: "Not a good feeling." Ouch. (Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)
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Kevin Love, @kevinlove - NBA All-Star and newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love, snapped this shot of himself in front of the iconic Jesus Christ statue in Brazil earlier this month, as part of his trip for when the Cavs faced the Miami Heat in preseason action. (Photo: Kevin Love via Instagram)
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Lance Stephenson, @stephensonlance - Now a member of the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets, Lance Stephenson still keeps it cool with some of his former Indiana Pacers teammates. Here, he shows us a dinner pic with him and Pacers' Roy Hibbert and George Hill from earlier this week. (Photo: Lance Stephenson via Instagram)
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Chris Paul, @cp3 - Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul kicks it with his "2 smallest but BIGGEST fans" as we writes on his Instagram caption—his children. (Photo: Chris Paul via Instagram)
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DeMarcus Cousins, @boogiecousins - DeMarcus Cousins snuck up behind Sacramento Kings rookie Nik Stauskas flexing and counting his Benjamins on the team plane. No flex zone? Not for this Kings rook, as Cousins approves. (Photo: DeMarcus Cousins via Instagram)
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Dwight Howard, @dwighthoward - Dwight Howard said you "can't live in Texas and not own one of these," referring to the snake he's holding in this Instagram shot. If that's true, then there's a whole lot of snakes slithering in Texas. You scared? (Photo: Dwight Howard via Instagram)
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Ty Lawson, @tylawson3 - Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson has the right idea here—some rest and relaxation before the NBA season begins. Ballers' mind, body and soul have to be right to be fully prepared for what awaits them the next six months. We're not mad, Ty.(Photo: Ty Lawson via Instagram)